For most of us, buying your first home is a very steep learning curve. It means entering into a world of strange lingo, curious calculations and big decisions. Even for seasoned home owners, buying property can be a daunting experience- that’s why it pays to have someone in your corner. Jake and Jessie from Acacia […]

As our society becomes increasingly cashless, it is important for our kids to understand the concept of money in its different forms. By giving our kids a strong understanding of money, we can build good habits around budgeting, spending and saving money that can set them up for life. Here are a few ways you […]

Consolidating your debts could make it easier to get ahead this year. If you’re making repayments on multiple loans to different lenders each month, there could be an easier and more cost-effective way to manage your debt. To save yourself a lot of stress and money, why not consider rolling everything you owe – on […]

According to the Australian Psychological Society, money worries are one of the biggest causes of relationship break-ups and stress, so it pays to go into love and money matters with your eyes open. Inevitably you will find yourself sharing expenses during your relationship. With a bit of forward planning you can make sure you and […]

It’s that time of the year when those of us with school aged kids need to start getting organised for the start of the new school year. But with new books, uniforms and other items like lunch boxes and drink bottles to buy the costs can really pile up! Books & Stationery Audit last year’s […]

Well we’re halfway through November and the abundance of tinsel, carols and mince pies in your local shopping centre can only mean one thing… Christmas is coming (eek!). While for the most part Christmas means fun and festivity, it can also see us counting down the pay days and reaching for the dreaded credit […]

This week we tackle one of the big questions almost every homeowner will ask in their lifetime: should I renovate or sell? If your property is no longer ticking all the boxes, we’ve collected a few of the major pros and cons you should consider before you decide if you should stay or go. Renovating […]